This archive report was first published on 4 July 2020.
July 4, 2020, marked a significant day in Kenya's political landscape as new details emerged on plans to have Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga rule for at least one term.
Despite Raila's reluctance to discuss succession plans in 2022, his confidants remain optimistic about his chances of succeeding President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Speaking to the Daily Nation, Raila's elder brother Oburu Odinga revealed that Raila's close associates are considering throwing their weight behind him to succeed his handshake partner for one five-year term.
“We have not bowed out of the 2022 race. We don’t see any person who can pose a challenge to Raila and that is why we are saying that let him be president for even one term,” Oburu disclosed.
According to ODM sources, this arrangement would be effective, given the party's history and the current political landscape.
“In this arrangement between ODM, Jubilee, and KANU, you see that KANU ruled for a record 40 years, Jubilee has had 10 by 2022. Therefore, ODM being a partner in this and the single largest party after Jubilee stands a better chance to take over the mantle now that we have not been in power, unlike our friends,” the inside sources asserted.
